Porto vs Inter Milan predicted line-ups: Team news ahead of Champions League fixture
Everything you need to know ahead of the second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie
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Your support makes all the difference.Inter Milan hold a narrow advantage over Porto host Inter Milan looking to fight back from a one-goal deficit and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
The Portuguese side had Otavio sent off late in the first leg, before Romelu Lukaku struck to earn Inter a 1-0 win.
A place in the last eight would appeal to both clubs - neither has been able to mount a true title challenge domestically with Benfica and Napoli charging clear in Portugal and Italy respectively.
Both managers have a couple of key selection decisions to make ahead of the second leg.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.
When is Porto vs Inter Milan?
The second leg of the last-16 tie between Porto and Inter Milan is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Tuesday 14 March at the Estadio do Dragao in Porto.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on BT Sport 2, with coverage from 7.30pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the game via the BT Sport app or online player.
Team news
Otavio’s suspension necessitates at least one change for Porto manager Sergio Conceicao, who rotated his squad in the league win over Estoril Praia on Friday. Evanilson has been struggling with a thigh injury and may again miss out, but Stephen Eustaqio could yet feature despite being forced off against Estoril with a heel issue.
Inter elected to leave out goalkeeper Andre Onana at the weekend, resting their first-choice stopper with Samir Handanovic handed a start. Onana should return in Portugal. Simone Inzaghi has a decision to make up front, where Edin Dzeko could be preferred to Romelu Lukaku alongside Lautaro Martinez. Milan Skriniar hopes to be fit for the second leg after his back injury.
Predicted line-ups
Porto XI: Costa; Mario, Pepe, Cardoso, Sanusi; Uribe, Grujic; Franco, Pepe, Galeno; Taremi
Inter XI: Onana; De Vrij, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Dzeko, Martinez.
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